The New Movement
Written by Amen Oyiboke, Nicole Williams and Brian Carter, Staff Writers
01 January 2015
A protestor holds up a sign that reads, “This is Not a TV Show. The Living Black is The Walking Dead.” (Photo By: Nicole Williams)
A new generation of activists emerge around the nation in response ... read more >>

Autopsy Shows Los Angeles Police Shot Man 3 Times
Written by Tami Abdollah, Associated Press
01 January 2015
(Photo courtesy of family)
A 25-year-old black man killed in a fight with Los Angeles police was shot three times in his right side, right arm and back, an autopsy report released Monday states.
The ... read more >>

Big, Fat and Undesirable
Written by Amen Oyiboke, Staff Writer
01 January 2015
Why prototypes of plus size women in Hollywood films remain stereotypical
Aliyah Cherrisse is a plus size model based in New York and believes a new movement of beauty is on the rise. (Courtesy of Aliyah ... read more >>

Man unable to use arms faces gun possession charge
Written by Sentinel News Service
01 January 2015
This booking photo released by the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office shows Marcus Hubbard. Hubbard, who can't use his arms because of a spinal condition, is jailed while facing a gun possession charge ... read more >>

38th KwanZaa Gwaride Opens the 49th Year of KwanZaa
Written by RW Akile, Contributing Writer
26 December 2014
The Gwaride weaves the traditional and the contemporary reality of life in Los Angeles
One of the many Kwanzaa celebrations taking place locally will be the 38th Annual Kwanzaa Gwaride, which ... read more >>

Obama takes foreign policy risk, but on his own terms
Written by JULIE PACE, Associated Press
25 December 2014
In this Dec. 17, 2014 pool photo, President Barack Obama speaks in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington to announce the U.S. will end its outdated approach to Cuba that has failed to advance ... read more >>

This Week in Black History (December 25-31)
Written by Amen Oyiboke, Staff Writer
25 December 2014
(Bo Diddley)
December 25
1951- Christmas evening a bomb blast by the Ku Klux Klan killed Florida’s NAACP President Harry T. Moore and his wife Harriette. Harry was a civil rights pioneer who was ... read more >>

The True Meaning of Christmas
Written by Amen Oyiboke, Staff Writer
25 December 2014
The holidays are here and most of us will be enjoying the surroundings of family members and close friends. Some believe the holidays is a great time to socialize and receive from others what they’ve ... read more >>

’Tis the Season for Holiday Safety Messages
Written by Sentinel News Service
20 December 2014
SCE recently partnered with the city of Inglewood to declare a ‘Holiday Electrical Safety Day.
“Five-four-three-two-one!” the crowd cheered as a four-story tall Christmas tree was lit up at the ... read more >>

Gladys Jean Wesson Park: A Park for the Community
Written by Sentinel News Service
18 December 2014
Council President Herb Wesson and his wife Fabian Wesson are joined by students from Virginia Road Elementary School as they unveil the new sign at the Gladys Jean Wesson Park. (Courtesy Photo)
After ... read more >>

Butts Appointed to Powerful MTA Board
Written by Staff and Wire Report
18 December 2014
The Southwest Corridor Cities subcommittee voted for Inglewood Mayor James Butts to replace Santa Monica Councilmember Pam O’Connor on the very powerful Metropolitan Transportation Board.
The ... read more >>

Americans Take to the Street to Protest Police Killings
Written by Jazelle Hunt, NNPA Washington Correspondent
18 December 2014
(Jazelle Hunt/NNPA)
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – On Saturday, thousands Americans across the country registered their objection to police officers not being held accountable after killing unarmed citizens, ... read more >>

This Week in Black History (December 18-24)
Written by Amen Oyiboke, Staff Writer
18 December 2014
(Cicely Tyson)
December 18
1996- Oakland, California School Board becomes the first in the nation to recognize Black English, also known as Ebonics, as a separate language, not a dialect or slang.
December ... read more >>